Retinol & Peptide Serum for Anti-aging - 0.2% Retinol + 1% Peptide
- Aqua Water, the base most formulas are built on. It dissolves the other ingredients
- Pentylene Glycol Humectants. Humectant with preservative boosting.
- LecithinFeeds Malassezia Emulsifiers. Phospholipid emulsifier and penetration aid.
- Alcohol Fragrance, colour, solvents. Solvent that lightens texture and dries the barrier.
- Retinol Actives. Converts to retinal then retinoic acid in skin.
- Polysorbate 20Feeds Malassezia Surfactants. Solubiliser for oils and fragrance in water.
- Potassium Phosphate pH adjusters and chelators. Buffering
- TocopherolPore-clogging 2/5 Antioxidants. Vitamin E, free form.
- Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract Other ingredients. Skin conditioning, skin protecting
- Glycerin Humectants. The reference humectant. Cheap, proven, works at 3 to 10 percent.
- Phenoxyethanol Preservatives. The standard broad-spectrum preservative at up to 1 percent.
- Ethylhexylglycerin Preservatives. Preservative booster and deodorising agent.
- Palmaria Palmata extract Other ingredients. Skin protecting
- Xanthan Gum Thickeners and film formers. Natural gum thickener.
- Magnesium Aspartate Other ingredients. Skin conditioning
- Zinc Gluconate Other ingredients. Deodorant, skin conditioning
- Copper Gluconate Other ingredients. Skin conditioning, skin protecting
- Sodium Gluconate pH adjusters and chelators. Mild chelator.
- Sodium Hyaluronate Humectants. Smaller fragments reach the upper epidermis.
- Betaine Humectants. Sugar-beet osmolyte, reduces sting from other ingredients.
- Tocopherol
- Tocotrienol Other ingredients. Oral care, skin conditioning, uv absorber
Taken from Deconstruct's product page, last checked 2026-10-26. Formulas change, so check the pack before you buy. Brands can send us a correction.